I have a sister in-law who is Catholic and will not participate in any family activities in other churches. We just had a Passover presentation and meal at my moms church wish is non denominational and my sister in-law refused to come. Is that typical? Would her priest or congregation of her church unapproved of such a thing? And if so why?
2007-04-05 17:26:08 · 19 answers · asked by † H20andspirit 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes that is typical. I was born and raised Catholic, now I go to a non-denominational church. Catholics are not comfortable with public displays of affection towards God. I remember how I freaked I was going to my first non-denominational service. Also Catholics believe in "correct" ways to pray, confess, etc.; which is totally different from other Christian faiths. I'm not going to get into right and wrong here based on my beliefs but this might be why she didn't want to go.
2007-04-05 17:38:44 · answer #1 · answered by Gelle 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I don't think it has to do with the Catholic Church. My Father is Catholic and I worried a little when he would visit us at Calvary Chapel Heartland here in Georga because a few people were saying that's "the catholics were not saved because they do some things that are not Biblical." This was not coming from the Pastor this was from some of the people. Maybe that's the problem.
May the Lord richly bless you.
2007-04-05 21:46:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Catholic, and I have attended many non-Catholic services. Catholics generally aren't supposed to take Communion at other churches, but aside from that, I'm not really sure what restrictions there might be. My priest knows that I've visited other churches, and he seems to be okay with that. I don't think going to a Passover service would be a problem.
2007-04-05 17:32:53 · answer #3 · answered by solarius 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
According to Canon Law, "The Christian faithful, even in their own manner of acting, are always obliged to maintain communion with the Church." (209.1) Going to religious services that are not in communion with the Catholic Church could be seen as breaking this rule. Personally, I will go to non-Catholic services IF there is a really good reason (a wedding or a funeral), but not otherwise.
2007-04-05 17:39:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm a devout Catholic and there is no reason why someone who is Catholic can not participate in other denominational activities. It's unfortunate that your sister-in-law does not and I hope that she is a minority in the Catholic church regarding this issue ... Catholics are not "above" anyone else ... we follow Christ and Christ's way, although there are obvious differences in certain aspects compared to other Christian religions. The main thrust, however, is attempting to emulate Christ (become Christ-like, "what would Jesus do??", ... "do unto others as you would want done unto you", forgiveness, acceptance, tolerance, etc.). Unfortunately, the Catholic church is often misunderstood or misrepresented by others (including Catholics themselves).
2007-04-05 17:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by sandorgr8 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I don't know what the offical policy is on that but I am Catholic and I have no problem attending another church *my husband is not catholic* Going to another church would in no way change my beliefs so whats the harm? - On the other hand when I got married outside of the church to a non catholic who was married once before several people would not come, even my own mother almost did not come to my own wedding because of this! Can you believe that? I was mad about that for years.
2007-04-05 17:31:56 · answer #6 · answered by ♪♫♪Ginny♪♫♪ 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No, I have attended activities at other churches. My daughter goes to church with her boyfriend frequently. Some people choose not to attend other church functions for their own personal reasons. As long as it does not interfer with Catholic Church obligations, such as going to church at another church instead of going to Mass on Sunday, there is no problem with going. But if she chooses not to attend that is her right.
God bless,
Stanbo
2007-04-05 17:37:36 · answer #7 · answered by Stanbo 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your sister-in-law is using her religion to be difficult with your family. I am Catholic and I just attended a Passover Meal with Jewish friends this week, went to a Methodist church to see my friend in the choir and attended a wedding at a Greek church in January. I did not have a problem with any of it. Catholicism is not the issue, maybe your sister-in-law is.
2007-04-05 17:32:38 · answer #8 · answered by betrayed 3 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Once she partook of the Eucharist she would be free to join another for a meal. She should have gone to the Passover dinner with your family. Iam Catholic too and in fact just got home from Mass.
2007-04-05 17:30:38 · answer #9 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It is typical but it's her choice bro. not that the priest told her so. I think she's just exercising her freedom of choice - to attend or not. I have attended different type of churches before and I do not feel comfortable, so I didn't came back.
2007-04-05 17:35:57 · answer #10 · answered by exo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋